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Brothers of the Common Life
 
Subject
History
 
Translation(s)
Bulgarian -
Danish -
Dutch Broeders des Gemenen Levens
Swedish -
 
Context
  • He was a member of the Brothers of the common Life.
  • The Brothers of the Common Life made a living by copying books and teaching.
  • The community of the Bothers of the Common Life was founded in 1381 by the Dutchman Floris Radewijnsz.
 
Explanation
A community of people who wanted to live a pious life like monks, but did not want to confine themselves to a monastery.
 
Synonym(s)
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